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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
TheDude drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
TheDude thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
TheDude tries for a kimura but xx is defending well.
TheDude avoids the strikes from the bottom by xx.
xx sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
xx throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
xx slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
xx is striking off his back. TheDude thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
xx throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
xx flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
xx flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
xx missing with punches from the bottom.
xx tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T1#
xx wants to get back to full guard.
xx tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
xx misses with some strikes from the bottom.
xx lands a couple of sideways elbows. #SU#
TheDude stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows xx to get to his feet.
xx shoots in looking for a takedown. TheDude tries to sprawl out of it but xx keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. TheDude manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
TheDude gets a takedown into half guard.
TheDude knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for xx on the ground.
xx misses with some strikes from the bottom.
TheDude thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed xx's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. xx manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
xx is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
xx avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
xx striking off his back but it's not causing TheDude any problems.
TheDude trying to control the position from guard on top but xx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
TheDude is breathing heavily.
TheDude is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because xx is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
xx trying to strike off his back.
TheDude has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
xx striking off his back but it's not causing TheDude any problems.
TheDude trying to control the position from guard on top but xx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
xx tries to strike from the bottom.
xx throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
xx has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
xx fails to land the takedown.
Devon TheDude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mutsu xx.
xx shoots in for a takedown but TheDude shows good takedown defense.
TheDude stuffs the takedown attempt from xx. xx gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
TheDude gets the takedown into side control.
TheDude trying to control the action but xx is working from the bottom.
TheDude is really struggling to control xx but he's trying to hold on to the position.
xx regains half guard.
xx throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
xx flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
xx punching from the bottom.
xx is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
xx punching from the bottom.
xx landing rabbit punches to the side of TheDude's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
xx throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
xx missing with punches from the bottom.
xx tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
xx slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
xx striking off his back but it's not causing TheDude any problems.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now xx is on top in guard.
#REVB##SU2#
xx stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
xx fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon TheDude dominated that round.
That's time! TheDude's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from TheDude as xx shoots in.
TheDude throws a big shot that misses.
xx shoots in and drives through. TheDude sprawls well.
xx looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? TheDude is fending him off so far but xx persists. Nope, TheDude circles away and we're back to standing.
Devon TheDude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mutsu xx.
xx fails to land the takedown.
xx with a lazy takedown attempt
and TheDude counters with a three punch combo that has xx backing up. xx nods at TheDude to acknowledge the strikes.
xx shoots in and drives through. TheDude sprawls well.
xx will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
TheDude throws a head kick that misses.
xx shoots in for a takedown but TheDude shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
xx shoots in and drives through. TheDude sprawls well.
TheDude throwing a counter right hand but xx manages to avoid it.#TD#
TheDude shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. xx manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Devon TheDude overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
xx keeping moving, preventing TheDude from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
TheDude stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. xx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
TheDude wants to control from the top but xx keeps moving.
xx thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
xx keeping moving, preventing TheDude from controlling successfully.
xx striking off his back but it's not causing TheDude any problems.
xx tries to strike from the bottom.
TheDude won't allow xx to sweep him here.
xx throwing short punches from the bottom.
xx will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
xx shoots in for a takedown but TheDude shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
TheDude gets caught napping as xx dives in and scores a takedown. TheDude manages to retain guard.#SU2#
xx gets to his feet - TheDude follows without any prompting.
xx looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
xx misses with a takedown attempt
and TheDude counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
xx bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
TheDude is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
xx has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
xx shoots in and drives through. TheDude sprawls well.
xx tries to score a power double leg takedown but TheDude sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten xx somewhat.
TheDude misses with a head kick.
xx dives in and grabs TheDude's left leg, looking for a takedown. TheDude pushes down on xx's head and hops out.#T3##TD#
TheDude drives through with a takedown into guard.
xx thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
xx lands some strikes from the bottom.
xx tries to strike from the bottom.
xx is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
TheDude is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
TheDude is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that xx can do to turn this around?
TheDude is working hard here to advance position.
TheDude is trying to control but can't.
#SU2#
xx escapes and gets back to his feet. #T4##TD2#
xx closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU2#
xx stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
xx fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. TheDude sprawls well initially but xx persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
TheDude wants to improve his position but xx is controlling well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
xx decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD#
xx gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows TheDude to score an easy takedown into full guard.
xx throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
xx punching from the bottom.
TheDude trying to control the position from guard on top but xx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon TheDude dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
xx shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches TheDude napping and manages to drive through into side control!
xx has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU2#
xx decides to stand up, so the ref orders TheDude to his feet. #TD#
TheDude looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for xx!
xx parries the strikes from TheDude easily there. TheDude is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable xx to escape.
TheDude wants to lay and pray for a moment but xx keeps working.
xx throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
xx is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on TheDude's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
xx misses with some strikes from the bottom.
xx misses with some strikes from the bottom.
xx manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
xx doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T1#
xx trying to strike off his back.
xx looking to hit a scissor sweep but TheDude is one step ahead there.
TheDude trying to control the position from guard on top but xx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
TheDude wants to pass the guard but xx is keeping the position.
xx striking off his back but it's not causing TheDude any problems.
xx tries to land a sweep but no joy.
xx punching to the body, from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
xx tries to strike from the bottom.
xx will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
xx circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
xx shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SU2#
xx gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
TheDude gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows xx to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SU2#
TheDude is working an open guard so xx takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
xx misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
xx closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into TheDude's guard.#T3##SU2#
xx gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
xx dives in and scores a takedown into TheDude's guard.#SU2#
xx decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on TheDude, up you get! #TD2#
xx manages to get an easy takedown there - catching TheDude on his heels. He'll look to pass TheDude's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
TheDude manages to escape and get back to his feet.
xx will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Devon TheDude is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from xx is defended easily by TheDude.
Devon TheDude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mutsu xx.
Nice takedown defense from TheDude. No joy for xx on that attempt. #TD#
TheDude drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
TheDude wants to control from the top but xx keeps moving. #SU#
TheDude gets to his feet. xx looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
TheDude leaves xx with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
TheDude tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
xx throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. TheDude was covering up waiting for the punch and xx finishes the takedown easily into guard.
TheDude trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
TheDude is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
xx stands and steps away. TheDude gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
xx shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as TheDude sprawls well. TheDude wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. xx gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Devon TheDude.
Well TheDude has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devon TheDude!
In defeat, Mutsu xx stepped up to the mic, saying 'Desculpe!!!'.
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Event:
BBP 3
Date: Jul 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Barksalot misses with a hook. xx ducked under it nicely.
Barksalot throws a head kick that half lands.
#TD2#
xx gets the takedown into side control. #SU2#
xx decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
xx shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SU2#
xx decides to return to a standing position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
xx closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barksalot quickly recovers to half guard.#SU2#
xx stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Barksalot gets caught flat footed, as xx shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU2#
xx stands up and waves to Barksalot to follow him. #TD2#
xx shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barksalot manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Barksalot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SU2#
xx decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Barksalot gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU2#
xx decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Avon Barksalot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Barksalot misses with a low kick.
Mutsu xx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barksalot connects with a high kick. #ROC#
xx is rocked!
Barksalot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
xx is still on wobbly legs! Can Barksalot finish him?
xx circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Barksalot. xx falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Barksalot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Avon Barksalot!
Mutsu xx was interviewed post fight and said 'Desculpe!!!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2016 |
#R1#
xx shoots in but no luck this time.
A counter left hand to the body from Hicks misses its target.
xx throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hicks's waist but Hicks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing xx off to one side. #CL#
Hicks has closed the distance and engaged xx in a clinch.
#BC2#
xx breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hicks enables xx to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hicks manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
xx is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hicks is trying to control the position but xx postures up.
Hicks throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
xx wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
xx sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hicks's guard.
Hicks is trying to get back to full guard.
Hicks is working hard here to advance position.#T1##SUB2#
xx is working for a kimura but Hicks is defending it quite comfortably.
Hicks wants to control but xx is keeping busy.
xx blocks the strikes from Hicks.
Hicks is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
xx maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hicks could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but xx has cracked it and Hicks is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by xx!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mutsu xx!
In his post fight interview, Mutsu xx started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2016 |
#R1#
xx shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as French sprawls well. French wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. xx gets slowly back to his feet.
A big left from xx misses.
French is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from xx.#TD#
xx gets caught napping as French dives in and scores a takedown. xx manages to retain guard.
French lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
xx is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst French is controlling him.
xx has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
French postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
xx throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
xx has his foot on French's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. French works his way back into a safe position though.
French chips away with some ground and pound.
xx not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#ES2#
xx pushes French off and gets back to his feet.
xx misses with a combination
#TD#
and French counters with a takedown into side control. #T2#
xx is trying to control French's posture but French avoids it.
xx sneaks back into half guard.
French landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
French really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
French thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
French looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
xx wants to get back to his feet.
xx avoiding damage under a succession of punches from French. #T3##SUB#
French is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from xx as he works his way to full guard.
xx is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
French throws a big right hand that misses.
xx has momentary wrist control but French slips an elbow through the middle.
xx wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
xx throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
French scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
French postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
xx has momentary wrist control but French slips an elbow through the middle.
xx is trying to keep French in close.
French working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
French avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
French cracks xx with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
xx is trying to keep French in close.
xx might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control French haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winfred French dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
French closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - French lands in his opponent's guard.
xx trying to keep a closed guard but French is proving a slippery customer.
xx is controlling French's posture.
French has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
xx is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
French works over xx with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
French throwing strikes from guard but xx blocks nicely.
xx is trying to control the position from the bottom.
xx scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
French working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
xx preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
xx is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but French frees his head nicely. Oh but xx has switched to an armbar! French is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mutsu xx!
Mutsu xx tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Scrollman throws a nice looking combination but xx bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
xx really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Scrollman throws a big shot that misses.
xx thinks about countering with a body kick.
Scrollman lands with an uppercut that bounces xx off the cage and back into range.
Scrollman tries a head kick but it misses.
Scrollman misses with a double jab.
Scrollman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as xx is landing a low percentage of strikes.
xx looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
xx rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scrollman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scrollman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scrollman takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Ronnie Scrollman has been cut.
Scrollman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from xx.
xx keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scrollman.
Scrollman misses with a looping right.
xx tries to counter by clinching up but Scrollman breaks away and moves out of range.
Scrollman misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by xx.
xx drops down looking for a counter takedown but Scrollman sprawls and moves away.
xx looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ronnie Scrollman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
xx fails with an attempt to clinch.
xx shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Scrollman sprawls well. Scrollman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. xx gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mutsu xx. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Scrollman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Scrollman lands a head shot.#ROC2#
xx is rocked!
Scrollman drops xx with a huge uppercut! xx drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Scrollman is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronnie Scrollman!
Ronnie Scrollman took some time post fight to say the following; 'Im glad I got the win and Im ready for whatever is next'.
The defeated Mutsu xx had this to say: 'Desculpe!!!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Leblanc fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. xx sprawls well initially but Leblanc persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
xx looks like he's trying to stand up.
Leblanc could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
xx wants to control but Leblanc is keeping busy and won't allow it.
xx misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Leblanc thows a huge punch but xx dodges it nicely.
xx pushes Leblanc off looking to stand but Leblanc dives back in and keeps control.
xx is positioning himself well to prevent Leblanc advancing to mount.
Leblanc stops xx from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
xx shoots in and bounces Leblanc off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Leblanc looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
xx trying to control the position from guard on top but Leblanc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
xx distracts Leblanc with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SU2#
xx stands and steps away. Leblanc gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Leblanc shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
xx being controlled here, momentarily.
xx pulls Leblanc in close to prevent any damage. #T2##SUB2#
xx escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leblanc gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #ES2#
xx pushes Leblanc off and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
xx has closed the distance and engaged Leblanc in a clinch.
A short left from Leblanc. #BC2#
xx breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3##TD2#
xx darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leblanc tries to roll over but xx keeps him under control.#SUB2#
xx is looking for a kimura but Leblanc is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for xx to get the leverage. #SUB2#
xx is looking for a kimura here.
Leblanc keeping hold of xx's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
xx drops an elbow to the side of Leblanc's head. #SU2#
xx stands up and beckons Leblanc to join him on the feet.
Leblanc blocks a head kick by xx.
Leblanc went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Leblanc gets caught napping as xx dives in and scores a takedown. Leblanc manages to retain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Leblanc escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. xx gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Leblanc lands some strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mutsu xx dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
xx shoots in and bounces Leblanc off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
xx lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Leblanc looking to control but xx passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leblanc tries to roll over but xx keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblanc slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Leblanc pulls xx in close to his closed guard and prevents xx from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
xx content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
xx won't allow Leblanc to sweep him here.
xx has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
xx avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Leblanc looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
xx is looking to stand up but Leblanc won't let him. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
xx trying to control but Leblanc is working from the bottom.
xx is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
xx tries to free his leg and advance position but Leblanc is retaining full guard.
xx lands a couple of digs.
xx throws a big elbow that misses. #SU2#
xx stands and steps away. Leblanc gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
xx takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
xx has clasped his hands together around Leblanc's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Leblanc tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T3##SUB2#
xx goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Leblanc escapes and is now in half guard on top.
xx is trying to control but can't.
Leblanc throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing xx to regain full guard.
Leblanc controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Leblanc might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
xx not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Leblanc trying to control but xx is working from the bottom. #ES2#
xx wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by xx.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
xx tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
xx scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mutsu xx showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
xx shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
xx works his way into side control. #SUB2#
xx working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
xx looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
xx landing a few strikes. #T1#
xx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leblanc keeps working. #SUB2#
xx tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Leblanc tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mutsu xx has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
xx decides to stand back up. xx steps back and let's Leblanc get back to his feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Leblanc gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows xx to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Leblanc wants to control but xx passes easily into half guard.
Leblanc is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
xx lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Leblanc trying to control but xx postures up.
xx is trying to control. Leblanc wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Leblanc wants to get back to full guard but xx has mounted him!
xx with the ground and pound from mount.
xx cracks Leblanc with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mutsu xx!
Mutsu xx bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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